Accra:The Women in Media Committee at the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) convened its third meeting under the chairmanship of Hisham Abu Alfateh at the council's headquarters to evaluate the progress of its 2026 - 2027 action plan.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the committee comprises members from Bahrain TV, Bahrain Radio, the National Communication Centre (NCC), the Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA), the Bahrain Public Relations Society, and the University of Bahrain's College of Media. It also includes a social media influencer and a representative from the SCW General Secretariat.
The action plan focuses on evaluating the status of Bahraini women in the media sector, enhancing cooperation with media institutions, and promoting a positive image of women as collaborators in national development. Additionally, it aims to elevate the professional standards of women in media and improve their leadership and media skills.
During the meeting, the committee examined a report by the SCW General Secretariat detailing the steps taken to implement the plan, such as gathering data on Bahraini women's representation in both public and private media sectors. The report also highlighted collaborative efforts with academic institutions to study media portrayals of women.
Furthermore, the committee discussed establishing criteria and guidelines to showcase the achievements of Bahraini women in various fields and proposed training programs to boost the skills of women working in the media.